The secretariat releases new handbook on measurement, reporting, and verification for developing
countries

To facilitate experts, practitioners and other stakeholders on the ground as they work through the
MRV process, the secretariat has developed an MRV handbook to present a clear overview of the
framework’s concepts, elements, and requirements.

At COP 13, through the Bali Action Plan, Parties agreed on the principle of applying measurement, reporting and
verification (MRV) for developing country Parties, which laid the foundation for the subsequent elaboration of
the existing comprehensive MRV framework for developing country Parties. MRV occurs at the international level,
but can also be voluntary at the national level.

Measurement (M) for non-Annex I Parties applies both to efforts to address climate change and to the
impacts of these efforts. It occurs at the national level and refers to GHG emissions, mitigation actions and
their effects, and the support needed and received;

Reporting (R) for non-Annex I Parties is implemented through the national communications and BURs, where
Parties report on their actions to address climate change in their national communications;

Verification (V) is addressed at the international level, through the ICA of BURs; It can also occur at
the national level, but is voluntary.

National Reports from non-Annex Parties

Submitted NCs

Submitted BURs

Reporting for developing countries is implemented through national communications (NCs) and biennial
update reports (BURs). Developing country Parties are required to submit their first NC within three
years of entering the Convention, and every four years thereafter.

The first BUR should be, consistent with the Party's capabilities or level of support provided,
submitted by December 2014, and every two years thereafter. Least developed country Parties and small
island developing States may submit BURs at their own discretion.

Consideration of Reports

Compilation and Synthesis Reports

International Consultation and Analysis

Verification of reports is addressed at the international level through the process of international
consultation and analysis of BURs. This is to increase the transparency of mitigation actions and their
effects as well as support needed and received.

Information contained in initial NCs submitted by non-Annex I Parties up to April 1, 2005 is compiled
and synthesized into one comprehensive document. The most recent is the sixth Compilation and Synthesis
report.

Financial and Technical Support

Financial and technical assistance are essential to helping developing countries prepare their NCs and
BURS.

Some of the key actors involved in assisting developing countries with their national reports include
the secretariat, the Global Environment Fund (GEF), Global
Climate Fund (GCF), Global Support Programme
(UNEP/UNDP) the Consultative Group of Experts on National
Communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention (CGE), and Annex I Parties.

Tools and Training Materials

National communications

Biennial update reports

International Consultation and Analysis

The secretariat, the IPCC, the Consultative Group of Experts on National Communications from Parties
not included in Annex I to the Convention (CGE), and related external sources provide tools
and materials to facilitate measuring, reporting, and verification in developing countries in
accordance with the guidelines to the Convention.

Contact and Feedback

For submission of national reports from non-Annex I Parties, please e-mail the secretariat:nai_nc@unfccc.int. The details on the submission process
will be communicated through this email.